Pork recipes

Raw rice mixed into ground beef meatballs creates porcupine-like spikes as they bake in tomato sauce. The rice cooks right in the sauce, soaking up flavor.

The applesauce bakes in flavor with this simple easy to make meatloaf.

Loaded burritos stuffed with seasoned ground beef and spicy pork sausage, refried beans, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and crisp lettuce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will fight over.

Classic Italian meatballs made with a beef and pork blend, parmesan, fresh basil, and parsley. Browned in olive oil, then simmered in tomato sauce until tender and juicy. The kind that turns spaghetti night special.

Lion's head meatballs are large Chinese pork and beef meatballs wrapped in bok choy leaves and steamed in the microwave, glazed with stir-fry sauce. Easy weeknight Chinese dinner.

No frying or splatters! Use a mini-muffin pan for an easy way to make perfect meatballs every time.

We loved it and used it in the Turkey Lasagna recipe.

Polish-style fried meatballs or hamburgers literally called ground cutlets (pol. kotlety mielone). My latest rendition contains white radish, sesame seeds, and cilantro leaves. It is far away from home, but I think it's healthy to travel from time to time. My cutlets are served with potatoes, yoghurt, dill, and Bayou Carlin coleslaw. The salad recipe is taken from RecipeLand. Quick and easy dinner to prepare.

A tastier variation of the traditional Polish version

Chili N'Awlins is a New Orleans-style beef and pork chili with green chiles, oregano, and a Cajun edge. Topped with corn chips, sharp cheddar, and shredded lettuce for a hearty crowd-feeder.

College Park fire alarm chili with two pounds of ground beef, chili beans, canned tomatoes, and a generous hit of chili powder. Hearty, no-fuss, and simmered for an hour.

Klops is a traditional Polish meatloaf made with ground beef, pork, salt pork, and kidney fat, finished with a cream pan gravy. Rich, old-world flavor in every slice.

Swedish meatballs made the traditional way with a beef, pork, and veal blend, milk-soaked bread crumbs, and a whisper of nutmeg. Browned in butter and simmered tender. Family-style comfort food.

Mexican pita pockets stuffed with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato. A taco-meets-pita mashup that holds together better than a tortilla. Ready in 30 minutes.

Romanian mititei (mici) sausages made with ground beef and pork, garlic paste, baking soda, thyme, and basil. Skinless grilled sausages shaped by hand without casings.

Hearty ground beef and bean skillet with mushrooms and tangy ketchup sauce. A one-pot wonder that simmers together in 45 minutes flat, and kids go wild for the spooky name.